Assistant Production Operator | Monday–Friday | Forklift Licence Required

Ausperl; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausperl is seeking an Assistant Production Operator for their Padstow plant. The role involves assisting with start-up/shutdown, operating bagging equipment, forklift handling, sampling and quality checks, and supporting maintenance.

Training is provided and there is a clear path to a more senior operator role. The position is full-time with a Monday–Friday roster, shift loading and potential overtime in busy periods.

Qualifications

• Availability to work rotating shifts including night shift.
• Reliability and a commitment to safety.
• Willingness to learn and follow operating procedures.
• Experience in warehousing, forklift operation, manufacturing or production.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plant preparation, start-up and shutdown.
• Operate bagging equipment and check product weights and labels.
• Operate a forklift and prepare finished pallets for storage.
• Take product samples and record production and quality results.
• Assist with equipment checks, minor maintenance and cleaning.
• Work closely with the Lead Operator to maintain safe production and complete shift handovers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Job description

Assistant Production Operator | Monday–Friday | Forklift Licence Required

Join Ausperl's Padstow manufacturing team as a Plant Operator. You'll work alongside an experienced Lead Operator, with training provided and the opportunity to progress into a more senior operating role. This is an active, physically demanding role involving bag handling, palletising and working around industrial equipment.

Key responsibilities

Assist with plant preparation, start-up and shutdown.

Operate bagging equipment and check product weights and labels.

Operate a forklift and prepare finished pallets for storage.

Take product samples and record production and quality results.

Assist with equipment checks, minor maintenance and cleaning.

Work closely with the Lead Operator to maintain safe production and complete shift handovers.

About you

Availability to work the rotating shifts including night shift.

Reliability and a commitment to working safely.

A willingness to learn and follow operating procedures.

Attention to detail and the ability to work well in a team.

Experience in warehousing, forklift operation, manufacturing or production is welcome.

Full-time employment with a Monday–Friday roster.

Shift loadings, plus Saturday overtime opportunities during the busy summer period.

Discretionary production bonus opportunities.

Hands-on training in manufacturing and plant operations.

A pathway to a more senior operating role as your skills develop.

A practical, team-based working environment.

About us

Ausperl is an established Australian manufacturer of perlite, vermiculite and filter aid products. This role is based at our Padstow manufacturing facility.